Depending on the circumstances of the case, jail sentences vary. That said, a two-four-year jail sentence is certainly not uncommon for a first-time conviction of Human Trafficking. Other Factors considered are involvement of firearms, weapons, age of victims, first or repeat offences. The maximum sentence is up to life in jail.

Human Trafficking cases are often complex with a number of people involved in the operation. How is the Prosecution to prove beyond a reasonable doubt, who was in charge and who simply had a minor role? What evidence do they have? At East Law, we have defended many Human Trafficking cases. We have experience in highlighting that the Prosecution’s civilian witnesses are often simply trying to advance their own interest to avoid prosecution themselves. At East Law, we know how to attack the credibility and reliability of the Crown’s evidence. We believe that the best defence is a good offence when it comes to Human Trafficking charges.

If you are charged with Human Trafficking, a free consultation with East Law is the best way to start. We will sit down and review your file. We will talk about the courses of action we can take, the likely outcomes, and of course – the best path forward to getting you back on your feet again.